Italy seen from Sweden and Sweden seen from Italy: Selma Lagerlöf's Sicilian novel and Italian translations

Anna Smedberg Bondesson

doi:10.1353/scd.2011.0048

Italy seen from Sweden and Sweden seen from Italy: Selma Lagerlöf's Sicilian novel and Italian translations

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The article presents literary criticism of the book "Antikrists mirakler" by Selma Lagerlöf. It explores the relationship between Sweden and Italy as seen in Lagerlöf's depictions of Sicily, Italy and in the choices made by Italian translators of the novel. According to the author, Lagerlöf attempted to depict Sicily and its culture as seen by Sicilians themselves, but her perspective remained that of an outsider. Details on the reception of the novel in Italy are also presented.

Originalspråk	Engelska
Sidor (från-till)	233-246
Antal sidor	13
Tidskrift	Scandinavian Studies
Volym	83
Nummer	2
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1353/scd.2011.0048
Status	Publicerad - 2011
Externt publicerad	Ja

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